Rangers reliever Neftali Feliz saved his 13th game of the season on Saturday as Texas defeated Oakland, 5-4. | 09/28/2014 9:10 AM

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Rangers reliever Neftali Feliz saved his 13th game of the season on Saturday as Texas defeated Oakland, 5-4.

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Feliz did allow two base runners, but catcher Robinson Chirinos threw the first one out who was trying to steal second and Feliz stranded the second one at first base. Feliz has saved 13 out of 14 of his opportunities and has a 1.99 ERA in 31 2/3 innings this year.

Rangers reliever Neftali Feliz could find himself in the closer role again after Joakim Soria was traded to the Tigers Wednesday night. | 07/23/2014 10:41 PM

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Rangers reliever Neftali Feliz could find himself in the closer role again after Joakim Soria was traded to the Tigers Wednesday night.

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Feliz has allowed five hits and three runs in 10 1/3 innings since he was recalled from the minors. Neal Cotts (3.35 ERA, 50 Ks in 43 IP) is the other guy who may get a shot.

Rangers recall Neftali Feliz from Triple-A | 07/04/2014 3:50 PM

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Rangers recalled RHP Neftali Feliz from Triple-A Round Rock.

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Feliz has spent all season at Round Rock and has pitched very well of late, going eight appearances without allowing a run. The former closer has put up a 3.14 ERA and 31/8 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings overall. The Rangers figure to ease him back into high-leverage situations, but Feliz should be pitching in a setup role ahead of Joakim Soria before long.

Neftali Feliz a candidate for promotion | 06/27/2014 12:12 PM

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Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Thursday that Neftali Feliz has become a candidate for a promotion "if a need arises."

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Feliz has had his ups and downs in his first full year back from Tommy John surgery, but he's allowed just one hit over six scoreless innings lately at Triple-A Round Rock. He holds a 3.51 ERA and 27/8 K/BB ratio across 25 2/3 frames overall.

Feliz was a bit shaky after returning from arm fatigue in mid-May, but he has begun to turn things around recently, sitting in the 92-96 mph range with his fastball. The 26-year-old could be an option for the Rangers' bullpen soon if he keeps it up.

Feliz to resume pitching in Triple-A | 05/12/2014 4:02 PM

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Neftali Feliz (arm) is likely to be activated with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

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Feliz has not pitched in a game since April 16 due fatigue in his throwing arm, but he's feeling better now. He allowed just one run in 5 2/3 innings prior to being placed on the Triple-A disabled list, but has had troubling maintaining velocity. He's still trying to get back to 100 percent following his 2012 Tommy John surgery.

Neftali Feliz (arm) nearing live BP session | 05/08/2014 8:46 PM

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Neftali Feliz (arm) is close to throwing a live batting practice session.

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Feliz has been out since April 16 with fatigue in his pitching arm, but Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Thursday that the righty is over the issue. He should be back in Triple-A Round Rock's bullpen before long.

Neftali Feliz (arm) to resume throwing | 05/02/2014 9:53 AM

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Neftali Feliz (arm) is expected to throw a bullpen session by the end of the week.

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Feliz has been shut down for over a week due to "general soreness and fatigue," but he's ready to test things out again. Even if the bullpen session goes well, the reliever isn't expected to appear in a game at Triple-A Round Rock for at least another week.

Neftali Feliz (arm) close to throwing again | 04/29/2014 8:02 PM

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Neftali Feliz (arm) is pain-free and close to resuming a throwing program.

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Feliz has been sidelined for nearly a week due to a vague "arm inflammation" injury. It's not clear when he might be allowed to rejoin Triple-A Round Rock's roster, but it doesn't sound like it will be long.

Feliz lands on AAA DL with arm inflammation | 04/24/2014 3:59 PM

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Neftali Feliz has been placed on the disabled list at Triple-A Round Rock with arm inflammation.

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Feliz was checked out by a specialist on Thursday and does not have any major structural damage. The Rangers will continue to treat the 25-year-old with care.

Feliz dealing with fatigue at Triple-A | 04/23/2014 2:52 PM

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Neftali Feliz is no longer with Triple-A Round Rock due to general soreness and fatigue.

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The Rangers insist that Feliz isn't injured, but rather he's simply having a tough time recovering from appearances. He's currently working out with the Rangers and it's unclear when he'll return. "He didn't have a lot of down time this winter while trying to come back from the surgery and I think he's just got some general soreness," assistant general manager Thad Levine said. "He was examined and there was no physical issue. We're just trying to be responsible and deal with this on the front end rather than let it become an issue."

Feliz hitting 94-96 mph in minors appearance | 04/04/2014 3:06 PM

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Scott Lucas of the Newberg Report reports that Neftali Feliz was clocked at 94-96 mph while striking out the side in an appearance for Triple-A Round Rock Friday.

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It's a very encouraging development for the reliever, as Feliz was sitting mostly in the low-90s during spring training. A few more outings like this and he should rejoin the Rangers' bullpen before long, though he might do so in a low-leverage role initially.

Rangers manager Ron Washington indicated Saturday that Neftali Feliz is "competing for a spot" in the Rangers bullpen.

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That would seem to point to Joakim Soria opening the season as the Rangers closer. Feliz has seen his command and velocity fluctuate during Cactus League play, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 4/1 K/BB ratio in eight innings. He's likely to work in a setup capacity if Soria indeed is named the closer.

Feliz fans two in perfect inning vs White Sox | 03/16/2014 10:09 PM

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Neftali Feliz struck out a pair in a perfect inning against the White Sox on Sunday.

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Feliz reportedly hit as high as 95 mph on the stadium radar gun in the impressive showing. He worked the eighth inning in this one, with Joakim Soria following him with a perfect inning of his own in the ninth. At this point, Soria appears to be the slight favorite for save chances in Texas.

Neftali Feliz's velocity remains down | 03/14/2014 9:00 AM

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Rangers manager Ron Washington said after Neftali Feliz's appearance Thursday that the reliever is "still trying to get the velocity back."

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Feliz was throwing a touch harder than he had been sitting mostly in the 93-94 mph range. However, that's still a far cry from the mid- to upper-90s he sat in prior to Tommy John surgery. "Once again, it was the same," Washington said. "He's still trying to get the velocity back. The more he throws, the stronger he will get." Unless Feliz can rediscover his velocity in a hurry, Joakim Soria is looking like the better bet at this point to close for the Rangers. Soria needed just 12 pitches to strike out a pair over a scoreless inning Thursday and has been unscored upon in four appearances this spring.

Rangers discuss possible closer-by-committee | 03/12/2014 9:34 AM

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Rangers manager Ron Washington prefers that either Neftali Feliz, Joakim Soria or Tanner Scheppers emerges as closer, but he won't rule out the possibility of a closer-by-committee.

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The competition remains wide open, with Feliz and Soria the favorites and Scheppers -- who is being stretched out as a starter -- lingering as the dark horse. "You'd always like one guy to do it, but if I have to use all three to help shut down a game, I'll do it," Washington said. "We haven't made a decision."

Washington: I need more power from Feliz | 03/11/2014 1:27 PM

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Rangers manager Ron Washington wants to see more velocity from Neftali Feliz in games.

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"I'd like to see his velocity get a little better and sustained," Washington said. "It doesn't have to get up to 99, but I'd like to see his velocity better and sustained." Scouts at Monday's game against the Reds clocked Feliz at a top speed of 92 mph. Feliz consistently sat between 96-98 mph as the Rangers' closer in 2010-11. That, of course, was before his 2012 Tommy John surgery. "When you've been doing it for eight or nine years at the end of a bullpen, we'll let you kick it in when you're ready to kick it in because we know that you will kick it in," Washington said. "This guy hasn't pitched in two years. I'd like to see it get better sooner than later." Feliz is battling Joakim Soria for the closer job.

Feliz is battling Joakim Soria to close out games for the Rangers. He got into some one-out trouble, allowing back-to-back singles, but got consecutive fly outs to end the ballgame.

RP Feliz improves velocity into 91-93 range | 03/08/2014 6:57 PM

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Neftali Feliz was clocked in the 91-93 mph range, hitting 95 twice, during Cactus League play on Saturday.

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He scattered a hit and a walk over a scoreless inning against the Dodgers. Today's output signifies a slight uptick in velocity for the right-hander, a good sign for a pitcher working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Feliz is expected to serve as the Rangers' closer in 2014.

Feliz's velocity remained in the 90-92 mph range, but the Rangers are more concerned with his delivery at this point. "The velocity will come," Washington said. "The key is that he throws the ball over the plate, uses his pitches and keeps his arm angle high." Feliz is battling Joakim Soria for the closer job.

Feliz clocked at 90-92 mph in Cactus debut | 03/03/2014 9:08 PM

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Neftali Feliz was clocked in the 90-92 mph range during his Cactus League debut Sunday.

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Feliz allowed three hits -- including a two-run homer -- in his inning of work. The poor showing came after Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported that Feliz's mechanics have been "out of whack" and he's "not getting his arm extended enough to max out the velocity." However, the reliever said he's not worried. "It's early in spring training," Feliz said Monday. "I'm not trying to throw my hardest yet. I'm just building up arm strength. My velocity is coming soon." It's probably too early to get overly concerned about Feliz, but Joakim Soria had a clean inning Sunday and offers a fine alternative should the Rangers decide Feliz isn't ready to reclaim his old closer role.

Neftali Feliz struggles in loss to White Sox | 03/02/2014 9:12 PM

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Neftali Feliz struggled in his Cactus League debut against the White Sox on Sunday, surrendering two runs on three hits in his inning of work.

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Feliz allowed the light-hitting Tyler Flowers to take him deep for a two-run homer in the sixth inning, as a fastball caught far too much of the plate. While he entered camp as the favorite to win the closer's job, a strong showing by Joakim Soria on Sunday may have closed the gap a bit.

Neftali Feliz's mechanics are 'out of whack' | 03/02/2014 2:45 PM

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Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that Neftali Feliz was "not sharp" during a recent intrasquad game and his mechanics are "still kind of out of whack."

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Grant adds that Feliz is "not getting his arm extended enough to max out the velocity." Feliz was reportedly clocked in the upper 90s during the Dominican Winter League, but it appears he's had trouble letting it loose so for this spring. Both Feliz and Joakim Soria are slated to pitch in Sunday's game versus the White Sox and will be worth keeping an eye on. They're the main competitors for the Rangers' closer job.

Neftali Feliz feels good after bullpen Friday | 02/22/2014 12:44 PM

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Neftali Feliz (shoulder) said he felt good after throwing a five-minute bullpen session on Friday.

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He had experienced some soreness in his shoulder earlier in camp, but that appears to be a non-issue moving forward. He'll throw a 10-minute live batting practice session on Sunday, putting him basically on par with the rest of the relievers in camp. He's the favorite to begin the season as the Rangers closer provided he makes it through the spring healthy.

Neftali Feliz has BP session pushed back | 02/20/2014 6:37 PM

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Neftali Feliz had a scheduled live batting practice session pushed from Wednesday to Friday so that the reliever could work on his mechanics instead.

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The club was concerned that Feliz's mechanics were leading to some shoulder soreness. The good news is that he appears back on track, so it should be of no concern. Feliz is the leading candidate to be the Rangers' closer this season.

Feliz clocked at 98 mph in winter ball | 01/31/2014 9:46 AM

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Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Neftali Feliz was clocked at 98 mph during the Dominican Winter League.

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Even more encouraging is that he was throwing that hard in what was the second of back-to-back appearances. Feliz was sitting in the low 90s late last season for the Rangers after he made his way back from Tommy John surgery, so his velocity appearing to return to what it was pre-operation is certainly great news. Joakim Soria and Tanner Scheppers will compete with him in spring training for the closer's job, but the ninth inning should be Feliz's if he shows well in Cactus League action.

Feliz, Rangers avoid arbitration at $3M | 01/17/2014 1:31 PM

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Rangers avoided arbitration with RHP Neftali Feliz by agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract.

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Feliz, who was arbitration-eligible for the second time, can also earn an additional $50,000 in appearance incentives. He missed most of 2013 while working his way back from Tommy John surgery but is expected to serve as the Rangers' closer in 2014.

Feliz aims at regaining former closing job | 01/02/2014 10:10 PM

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Neftali Feliz hopes to be a reliever for the rest of his career and he's focused on winning back his former job as the Rangers' closer.

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"It is very important for me," Feliz said of the ninth-inning job. "I have been a closer already. Nobody will take it away from me ... because I want to go back to a World Series and win it. I think this is our year to do it." The 25-year-old owns 74 career saves. Joakim Soria and Tanner Scheppers are expected to be Feliz's primary competition for the gig. Is the job Feliz's to lose? "Well, I can't answer that question right now because we haven't told Feliz he got the job as the closer," skipper Ron Washington said. "So the only thing we're concerned about is he makes it through winter ball healthy. If his arm makes it through winter ball healthy, we'll deal with that in Spring Training."

Feliz looks to be leading candidate for saves | 12/28/2013 10:44 AM

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T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com believes that Neftali Feliz is the leading candidate to open the 2014 season as the Rangers closer.

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The 25-year-old served in that role admirably during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, before shifting to the rotation in 2012 and eventually undergoing Tommy John surgery. He has proven in the past how dominant he can be in that role, and would be a very valuable fantasy commodity if he wins the job outright. Tanner Scheppers and Joakim Soria could also be in the mix for saves.

Neftali Feliz completes winter ball season | 12/23/2013 8:45 AM

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Neftali Feliz has wrapped up his winter ball season.

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Feliz was pitching for Los Toros del Este of the Dominican Winter League and they failed to qualify for the playoffs, which begin this week. He made 10 appearances and held his opponents to a .176 batting average. The right-hander could the Rangers' closer in 2014.

Feliz to pitch in Dominican Winter League | 10/16/2013 3:45 PM

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Neftali Feliz will pitch for Este Toros in the Dominican Winter League.

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Feliz needs the work, as he logged just 15 1/3 innings between the minors and majors this season while in rehab mode after Tommy John surgery. The 25-year-old rejoined the Rangers as a reliever in September, but his role for 2014 is up in the air.

It was his first appearance since May 2012. Feliz is finally recovered from Tommy John surgery and will be a weapon out of the Rangers' bullpen down the stretch.

Rangers activate Neftali Feliz from DL | 09/01/2013 12:26 PM

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Rangers activated RHP Neftali Feliz from the 60-day disabled list.

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The 25-year-old is coming back from Tommy John surgery, and looked impressive on his minor league rehab assignment, tossing 8 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and fanning nine. He'll work in a setup role in front of incumbent closer Joe Nathan.

Neftali Feliz to be activated on Sunday | 08/30/2013 8:40 PM

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Neftali Feliz will be activated from the disabled list and return to the Rangers when rosters expand on Sunday.

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The original plan was for Feliz to throw another inning with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, but apparently the Rangers feel he has shown enough already with 8 2/3 scoreless frames. He'll pitch in a setup role for the Rangers.

Feliz to finish rehab assignment Saturday | 08/30/2013 7:06 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow, triceps) will throw one inning to complete his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

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As long as that inning goes smoothly without any setbacks, Feliz is expected to be activated from the disabled list and rejoin the Rangers on Sunday or Monday. Thus far, he's tossed 8 2/3 scoreless frames, allowing just four hits and walking two while striking out nine. He'll work in a setup role in front of closer Joe Nathan upon his return.

Neftali Feliz to be activated Sun. or Mon. | 08/26/2013 8:30 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow, triceps) will be activated from the disabled list on Sunday or Monday.

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Feliz has resumed his rehab assignment after missing some time with triceps soreness. He's unscored up over seven appearances, striking out nine over 7 2/3 innings. The Rangers plan to use him in low-leverage situations out of the bullpen initially, but he should eventually work his way into later in the game.

Feliz (elbow, triceps) pitching again Wed. | 08/26/2013 5:51 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow, triceps) will make his next minor league rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Round Rock.

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Feliz struck out one batter over two scoreless innings in his most recent appearance on Sunday. The Rangers are currently mulling over whether to give him another two-inning outing or have him go on back-to-back days. Either way, he appears on track to join the Rangers' bullpen in September.

Feliz tosses scoreless inning on Thursday | 08/23/2013 6:49 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow, triceps) tossed a scoreless inning during his most recent rehab appearance with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

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Feliz was reportedly in the 89-93 range with his fastball, and didn't report any issues after the appearance. He's slated to appear in another game over the weekend, and barring any setbacks should be looking at a return to the Rangers bullpen in early September.

Feliz struck out two batters and threw 10 out of 17 pitches for strikes. He has now made two appearances since a brief setback with right biceps tendinitis. Barring any further issues, he should join the Rangers' bullpen in September. The 25-year-old right-hander is currently making his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Feliz was scratched from a rehab appearance last Saturday due to right triceps tendinitis, but it's not consider a major setback. While he's unlikely to return to the Rangers this month, there's still a chance he'll contribute out of the bullpen in September. The 25-year-old is making his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Feliz was scratched from a rehab appearance Saturday due to right triceps tendinitis, but he wasn't shut down for very long. The Rangers are hoping to get him back sometime next month. "It's a Spring Training type deal, a little soreness in his triceps," GM Jon Daniels said. "He doesn't feel it at all when he's playing catch. When he ramps up and throws with velocity when he's in a game, that's when he felt it a couple times."

Feliz shut down with right triceps discomfort | 08/12/2013 1:34 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) is shut down for the time being.

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Feliz was scratched from a scheduled minor league rehab appearance Saturday at Triple-A Round Rock due to right triceps tendinitis and felt discomfort again while trying to play catch on Sunday. The Rangers are confident that it's not a major setback, but Feliz is going to be out a while longer. He had Tommy John surgery last August.

The ailment isn't considered serious, but Feliz will be re-evaluted after throwing on flat ground Sunday. Unless it gets worse, the malady doesn't figure to set the right-hander back too far. He's hoping to join the Rangers' bullpen early next month.

Feliz (elbow) moving up to Triple-A on Thu. | 08/06/2013 4:03 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) will move his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

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Feliz, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out four over two scoreless innings with the Rangers' Arizona League team. He should join the Rangers around the time rosters expand in September. While he's still viewed as starting pitcher in the long-term, he's expected to be used in a relief role upon his return.

Neftali Feliz begins rehab assignment | 08/04/2013 11:45 AM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) walked one and struck out two over an inning of work in his first rehab appearance with the Rangers' Arizona League team Friday.

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Feliz touched 94 mph on the radar gun. The Rangers are hoping to get the young right-hander back from Tommy John surgery by early September. Though the club still views him as a starter over the long haul, he'll be used in a relief role when he returns.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) nearing rehab stint | 07/24/2013 1:53 PM

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Rangers manager Ron Washington said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Wednesday that Neftali Feliz (elbow) could be ready to begin a rehab assignment by August 2.

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Feliz, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, began throwing off a mound last month and hasn't had any setbacks. Washington believes he could rejoin the team in September, though chances are they'd use him in a relief role until next year.

Neftali Feliz yet to throw breaking ball | 06/25/2013 8:36 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) has yet to throw breaking balls during his bullpen sessions.

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Feliz threw from a mound for the third time Tuesday, but he's been limited to fastballs and changeups and is only throwing lightly to this point. The Rangers aren't expecting him back until sometime in August, at the earliest.

Feliz (elbow) to throw 25-pitch bullpen Fri. | 06/20/2013 1:55 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) is set to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Friday in Surprise, Arizona.

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It will be his second mound workout. Feliz is on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and aiming to return to the Rangers around mid-August.

Neftali Feliz throwing off half mound | 06/09/2013 1:30 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) has been throwing off a half mound.

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He's done so without any issues and should progress to throwing off a full mound before long. Making his way back from Tommy John surgery, Feliz isn't expected to return until August.

Feliz (elbow) long-tossing from 120 feet | 05/19/2013 2:55 AM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) is long-tossing at 120 feet.

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Feliz's rehab from Tommy John surgery is going fine, although it's not yet been announced when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. We expect him to return to a major league mound late in the summer.

Neftali Feliz long-tossing at 105 feet | 04/26/2013 12:20 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) is currently long-tossing at 105 feet.

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Feliz's rehab from Tommy John surgery is going as scheduled, though it's not clear when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. The right-hander isn't expected back until late this season.

Neftali Feliz placed on 60-day DL | 03/24/2013 2:21 PM

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Rangers placed RHP Neftali Feliz on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

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The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Brad Mills. Feliz isn't expected back until late this season as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.

Feliz (elbow) throws long toss from 75 feet | 03/10/2013 6:20 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) has been cleared for long toss from a distance of 75 feet.

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Feliz is seven-months removed from Tommy John surgery and hasn't had any setbacks in his throwing program. The Rangers are saying he'll be available at some point late in the season, but we wouldn't expect much from him until 2014.

Feliz (elbow) throwing off flat ground | 02/12/2013 2:10 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) is throwing off flat ground at a distance of 60 feet.

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Feliz is slowly building up his workload following Tommy John surgery last August. He hasn't encountered any setbacks, but it's unlikely he'll rejoin the Rangers until late in the season.

Feliz plays catch for 1st time since surgery | 01/18/2013 3:44 PM

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Neftali Feliz (elbow) played catch Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August.

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The the first step in a long road back for the right-hander. The Rangers expect Feliz to be ready by the end of the 2013 regular season, but they can't realistically expect much from him again until 2014. He was limited to just 42 2/3 innings last season.

Rangers avoid arbitration with Neftali Feliz | 01/17/2013 10:14 PM

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Rangers and RHP Neftali Feliz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.9 million contract.

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Feliz was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time. The 24-year-old right-hander posted a 3.16 ERA in 42 2/3 innings last season for Texas before requiring Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. He's expected to be recovered by the end of the 2013 regular season.